Canon PIXMA iP1700 Series Quick Start Manual page 30

Printing Maintenance
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Check on the Print Head condition.
(1) Click Print Check Pattern in the Nozzle Check dialog box which automatically
appears after the cleaning is done.
When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK.
A nozzle check pattern will be printed.
Do not perform any other operation until the printing of the nozzle check pattern
is finished.
Note
(2) Look carefully at the printout of the nozzle check pattern to evaluate the
condition of the Print Head.
See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern"
(3) If the problem persists even after you have performed the normal Print Head
Cleaning procedure twice, execute Print Head Deep Cleaning.
See "Print Head Deep Cleaning"
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Ensure that the printer is turned on.
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Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box.
(1) Select Applications from the Go menu.
(2) Double-click the Utilities folder, and then double-click the Printer Setup Utility
icon.
If you are using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, double-click the Utilities folder, and then
double-click the Print Center icon.
(3) Select iP1700 from the Name list and then click Utility.
If you are using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, select iP1700 from Name in Printer List and
then click Configure.
(4) Select iP1700 from the Product list and then click Maintenance.
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Click the Initial Check Items button and a confirmation message for Print
Head Cleaning will appear.
on page 23.
on page 29.